BibleProject Podcast Series
The Letter of Jude
What is it like to be a brother of Jesus? This short New Testament letter is the only record we have of the ministry of Jesus’ brothers. And it offers a unique glimpse of how those closest to Jesus read Scripture. Join Tim and Jon as they dive into a single-page book of the New Testament and discover how one of Jesus’ earliest followers meditated on Scripture for faith and life.
Jude: A Family Legacy and a Short Letter
Jude is one of the shortest writings in the New Testament. It comes from one of Jesus’ own brothers (or cousins, or stepbrothers, depending on the tradition). Written in the early years of the Jesus movement, the letter addresses a Jewish community in Jerusalem or Galilee, made up of disciples who likely grew up with Jesus and knew his family. Jude (or Judah in Hebrew or Judas in Greek) is deeply rooted in the Hebrew Bible. His writing shows these roots through consistent biblical language and tons of hyperlinks. But who was Jude, and what do we know about his family and ancestors? In this episode, Jon and Tim introduce the background of this short letter and the larger world surrounding its author.